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Sunnycars car hire locations in Belgium
25 Locations
keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Belgium
24 Locations
Europcar car hire locations in Belgium
16 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in Belgium
12 Locations
Budget car hire locations in Belgium
11 Locations
Thrifty car hire locations in Belgium
10 Locations
Avis car hire locations in Belgium
9 Locations
Free2Move car hire locations in Belgium
8 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in Belgium
6 Locations
Enterprise car hire locations in Belgium
5 Locations
FLIZZR car hire locations in Belgium
5 Locations
YourRent car hire locations in Belgium
4 Locations
Top tips for hiring a car in Belgium
With the exception of luxury cars, most rentals (including Europcar and Sixt) are allowed for cross-border travel in Western Europe. There are additional restrictions if you want to rent a car in Belgium and drive to Eastern Europe, and fees may apply for certain countries. You need to refer to your rental agreement or contact the agency if you have questions before setting off.
Street parking meters are used in most Belgian cities. There are also designated Blue Zones for parking, which have a maximum limit of three hours. In order to use these areas, you must purchase a special time-stamped parking permit, which is available at all police stations, most smoke shops and all petrol stations. When parking on the street, always face the direction of oncoming traffic.
Foreign nationals may require only a valid driver’s license to drive in Belgium, but it’s not a bad idea to consider an International Driver’s Permit just to be safe. Also, all passengers must wear seatbelts at all times, and you must carry a reflective vest and a reflective triangle in your car. You should perform a check on the vehicle to ensure these items are onboard before you sign the contract.
The use of child seats is mandatory for infants up to three years of age, and you must first deactivate the airbag if you’re using a rear-facing car seat on the passenger side. Also, blood-alcohol levels in Belgium are very low; the police perform regular checks and fines are hefty, so mind your intake if you’re out at dinner and intend to drive afterwards.
FAQs about hiring a car in Belgium
Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Belgium.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Belgium are Sixt (7.7, 57 reviews), Hertz (7.6, 56 reviews), and Budget (7.6, 52 reviews).
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Driving is done on the right side of the road in Belgium, and trams or trolley cars always have the right of way in the country. Bicycles are a very common mode of transportation in Belgium, so be careful whenever you’re on the road. There are no toll bridges in Belgium except for the Liefkenhoeks Tunnel in Antwerp, which is about 6,00 € (about $6.80).
All drivers intent on renting a car in Belgium must be at least 21 years of age and must hold their license for at least 12 months to be eligible. Drivers under 25 may incur an additional young driver fee. This fee will vary among companies but is estimated to be between 4,40 and 20 € (about $5-23) per day. There is no stated maximum age for renting cars, so if you are a senior, you should consult your rental agency of choice to see if there are restrictions.
The average price of petrol in Belgium is about 1.43 € ($1.62) per liter and is higher than the median world average of about 1.06 € ($1.20) per liter ($5.90 per gallon). A liter of diesel costs about 1.41 € ($1.64) compared to about $5,99 in the United States per gallon; so if your plan is to rent a car in Belgium and drive around the country extensively, make sure you budget for fuel costs.
Speed limits are fairly uniform across Belgium, though there may be some variations in certain geographical areas (Flanders versus French-Belgium). Regardless, the legal speed within city limits is 50 km/h (about 31 mph), and reduced speeds are common in most residential areas. Ninety km/h (about 56 mph) is permitted on highways, and 120 km/h (about 75 mph) is allowed on expressways.
The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for hire cars for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 24 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car hires listed or dates of travel. Some hire car providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the website of the respective hire car provider.